Parsnip and Apple Gratin
Parsnip and Apple Gratin is a comforting baked dish featuring thinly sliced parsnips and apples layered with cream, butter, and often cheese, then baked until golden and tender. It originates from European cuisine, particularly popular in British and French home cooking as a seasonal autumn or winter side dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the parsnips and apples, with a significant fat content from the cream and cheese. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C from the apples, and potassium from the parsnips, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 µg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Parsnips, a root vegetable historically used as a sweetener before sugar was widely available, pair naturally with apples to create a dish that balances earthy sweetness with tartness. Nutritionally, it offers a plant-based source of antioxidants and fiber, making it a hearty, warming option for colder months.
